Mary Jane's Last Dance

by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
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Lyrics

She grew up in a (G)In di an a town, had a (D)good look in’ ma ma who (Am)nev er was a round, but she grew up tall and she (G)grew up right with them (D)In di an a boys on an (Am)In di an a night.

Well, she moved down here the (G)age of eight een, she (D)blew the boys a way, was more than they’d seen.

I was in tro duced and we (G)both start ed groov in’.

She (D)said, “I dig you, ba by, but I (Am)got to keep mov in’

on.”

(Em7)Last dance with Ma ry Jane, one more time to kill the pain.

(Em7)I feel sum mer creep in’ in, and I’m tired of this town a gain.

Well, I don’t know, but (G)I’ve been told, you (D)nev er slow down, you (Am)nev er grow old.

(G)Tired of screw down from a of go in’ down, tired of my self, tired of this town.

(G)Oh my my, oh hell yes, you (Am)hon ey, put on that par ty dress.

It was (G)Buy me a drink, when I sing me a song, I (Am)take me as I num ber, ’cause I walked to the long.

(Em7)Last dance with Ma ry Jane, one more time to kill the pain.

(Em7)I feel sum mer creep in’ in, and I’m tired of this town a gain.

There’s pi geons now on (G)Mar ket Square, she’s (D)stand er in’ in her (Am)un er der wear, (G)look in’ screw down from a tel go room down, and of fall will be ing this soon.

(G)Oh my my, oh hell yes, you (Am)got to put on that par ty dress.

It was (G)too cold to cry when I woke up a lone.

I (Am)hit my last I num ber, ’cause I walked to the road.

(Em7)Last dance with Ma ry Jane, one more time to kill the pain.

(Em7)I feel sum mer creep in’ in, and I’m tired of this town a gain.

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Mary Jane's Last Dance — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Mary Jane's Last Dance" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Mary Jane's Last Dance”

What key is "Mary Jane's Last Dance" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers played in?
Mary Jane's Last Dance is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mary Jane's Last Dance"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Mary Jane's Last Dance" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Mary Jane's Last Dance"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Mary Jane's Last Dance"?
"Mary Jane's Last Dance" was originally performed by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Mary Jane's Last Dance"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Am, D, Dsus2, Em7, G.
What other songs by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers can I play here?
Try "HERE COMES MY GIRL", "DON'T DO ME LIKE THAT", "REFUGEE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Mary Jane's Last Dance" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Mary Jane's Last Dance" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Mary Jane's Last Dance" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Mary Jane's Last Dance" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.